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Abstract
Technology such as the Internet and mobile phones offers considerable promise for affecting the assessment, prevention, and treatment of and recovery from substance use disorders. Technology may enable entirely new models of behavioral health care within and outside of formal systems of care. This article reviews the promise of technology-based therapeutic tools for affecting the quality and reach of addiction treatment and recovery support systems, as well as the empirical support to date for this approach. Potential models for implementing technology-based interventions targeting substance use disorders are described. Opportunities to optimize the effectiveness and impact of technology-based interventions targeting addiction and recovery, along with outstanding research needs, are discussed.
Acknowledgments
Preparation of this mansucript was supported by a P30 “Center of Excellence” grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA; P30DA029926; Principal Investigator: Lisa A. Marsch, PhD).
Dr. Marsch is affiliated with HealthSim, LLC, a small business that developed a web-based psychosocial intervention for substance use disorders. This relationship is extensively managed by Dr. Marsch and her academic institution.